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K20 RTM

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

200,203 mi
Last recorded200,203 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 RTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 200,203 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 198,695 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 197,768 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 197,218 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 196,635 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 196,521 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 193,280 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 187,918 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

near side front tyre wearing on edge

rear light lenses have some cracks

Fail 18 Jun 2012 187,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

near side front tyre wearing on edge

rear light lenses have some cracks

Pass 27 May 2011 181,336 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

signs of wear to n/s/f o/s/f lower wishbone bushes

signs of wear to n/s/f tyre on edges

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 24 May 2011 181,187 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

signs of wear to n/s/f o/s/f lower wishbone bushes

signs of wear to n/s/f tyre on edges

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2010 175,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

binding to o/s/r brake

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe from compensator to flexi

damage to front no plate

damage to n /s/r tail light lens

fluid around o/s/f shock absorber

leak from n/s/r half shaft

signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

slight play to n/s steering idler bushes

wear to both front lower shock absorber mounting bushes

Pass 26 May 2009 169,388 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 May 2009 169,294 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 163,808 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front brakes slight imbalance

slight bind O/S/R Brake

Fail 23 May 2008 163,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brakes slight imbalance

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside steering idler pivot point slight play

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight bind O/S/R Brake

Pass 18 Jun 2007 156,719 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 155,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fluid † leaks at † brake back plate/diff

Pass 14 Jun 2006 149,049 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 149,046 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?

Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
5,344
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,298
fog lamp not working 4,179
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,702
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,699
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,527
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K20 RTM is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 88,735 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,298 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K20 RTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K20 RTM is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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